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University of Helsinki and MinnaLearn
FreeA beginner-friendly introduction to what AI is, how it works, the basics of machine learning and its wider impact on society.
Best for
People with no technical background, Small-business owners starting with AI, Learners who do not want to begin with coding.
No mathematics or coding experience is required. The course and its Introduction to AI certificate are free.
View courseDeepLearning.AI, hosted on Coursera
FreeA non-technical overview of what AI can and cannot do, how organisations can identify useful opportunities, and how AI projects are managed.
Best for
Business owners considering where AI fits, Managers planning AI projects, Non-technical professionals.
The course can be audited for free. Coursera may charge for graded work or a completion certificate.
View courseGoogle Cloud
FreeA short introduction to generative AI, how it differs from traditional machine learning, and where large language models fit.
Best for
People wanting a quick introduction, Anyone new to tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini, Learners building basic AI vocabulary.
A useful short starting point before moving into longer courses or practical AI tools.
View courseAnthropic Academy
FreeA practical course that helps students use AI responsibly for learning, career planning and academic work while keeping human judgement involved.
Best for
Students using AI for learning and study, Learners exploring AI-supported career planning, Anyone wanting to collaborate with AI responsibly.
The course includes a final assessment and certificate of completion. Anthropic recommends understanding its core 4D AI Fluency Framework before starting.
View courseDeepLearning.AI and OpenAI
FreeA practical course covering structured prompting, summarising, extracting information, transforming text and building a simple chatbot.
Best for
Developers learning systematic prompting, Technically curious AI users, People exploring the OpenAI API.
Light Python knowledge is useful for the practical exercises, but the prompting ideas can still be followed without it.
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